Cruise news (new ships-tagged)
RCI-Royal Caribbean debuts Utopia OTS with grand summer event
RCI-Royal Caribbean International, along with GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Meghan Trainor, inaugurated the Utopia of the Seas with a grand...
July 18, 2024- Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Dubai RTA launches world's first 3D-printed electric abra
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has commenced the trial operation of the world's first electric abra, created using 3D printing...
July 16, 2024 
Ritz-Carlton's superyacht Ilma delivered in France
MS Ilma, the second superyacht/newest ship of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, officially joined the fleet on July 12th, following the delivery...
July 16, 2024RCI-Royal Caribbean's Utopia OTS celebrates christening voyage from Port Canaveral
RCI-Royal Caribbean International's newest ship - Utopia of the Seas, is at Port Canaveral, Florida, today for her christening voyage. Following...
July 15, 2024
The second large China-built cruise ship (for Adora) nears completion
The second China-built large cruise ship is approaching completion after 3+ months of assembly. The vessel's 3-layer hull+superstructure is now fully...
July 15, 2024- Cruise Industry
San Francisco Bay welcomes world's first hydrogen-powered ferry
The world’s first hydrogen-powered commercial passenger ferry is set to commence operations on San Francisco Bay, marking a significant...
July 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Disney Cruises set sail year-round in Japan by 2029
On Tuesday, July 9, DCL-Disney Cruise Line and Oriental Land Co Ltd (OLC) announced a new agreement to bring year-round Disney cruise vacations to...
July 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri started the construction/assembly of megayacht Four Seasons I
The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings LTD, co-owners and operators of the new travel brand Four Seasons Yachts...
July 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Meghan Trainor to serve as godmother to Royal Caribbean's newest ship Utopia of the Seas
GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Meghan Elizabeth Trainor has been appointed the Godmother of RCI-Royal Caribbean’s newest ship - Utopia...
July 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri Ancona floated out Viking's newest ship Viking Vesta
Viking Vesta, the latest cruise ship under construction by Fincantieri for Viking, was floated out at the Ancona shipyard on July 5th. The float-out...
July 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Red Funnel Ferries UK introduces emissions-free Artemis EF-24 Passenger ship
Red Funnel Ferries is set to introduce an emissions-free vessel, the Artemis EF-24 Passenger, to Southampton-West Cowes (Isle of Wight) route by late...
July 3, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Cruises' new ship Allura floated out at Fincantieri shipyard
Oceania Cruises, renowned for its culinary and destination-focused voyages, has reached a significant milestone in constructing its new 1,200-guest...
July 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Seabourn Pursuit ship named in Kimberley by Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners
Seabourn, renowned for ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, named its latest vessel, Seabourn Pursuit, in a historic ceremony at Ngula Jar...
July 1, 2024 - Cruise Industry
AmaWaterways launches early booking for 2026 river cruises
AmaWaterways has launched its 2026 cruise season ahead of schedule due to robust demand observed for its 2024 and 2025 seasons. Reservations are now...
June 30, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Crystal Cruises (A&K Travel) signs MOA with Fincantieri for 2 new ships
Crystal Cruises has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. This agreement signals the...
June 27, 2024